All Bus Operators From Anugul to Kolkata

About Anugul

Anugul

Anugul, also called Angul, is a small city in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It is sandwiched between the Kamakhya Forest Range and the Badamba Forest Range. The major city nearby is Cuttack at a distance of 113 km. The climatic conditions vary with seasons. Summers are usually very hot, winters are chilly and the monsoon brings about significant wind speeds along with drops in temperature.

Places to StayOne is forced to venture into Cuttack in order to put up for the night. There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Bombay Inn Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600), Sagarshree Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Seetal (Tariff – Rs. 1,000) and Panthanivas (Tariff – Rs. 700) among others.

LanguageThe official language of Angul is Oriya. Hindi and Bengali are also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are the Chariot Festival or Rath Yatra in June-July, Ganesh Puja in August-September, Durga Puja in September-October and Diwali in October-November.

Places of InterestThe main attraction of the town is the Budhi Thakurani located on a hillock right in the middle of the town. A significant part of the temple’s idol has been made with black granite.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest major airport is the Bhubaneshwar Airport at a distance of 143 km.

Rail:Cuttack Railway Station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 110 km.

Bus:Various state transport buses as well as private buses connect the town to different cities in the region. Volvo bus service is available to any popular tourist destinations across India.

About Kolkata

Kolkata

The state capital of West Bengal, Kolkata, is situated in the lap of River Hooghly. Known as the “City Of Joy”, this metropolis is a perfect blend of traditional and modern culture. The heart and soul of the city lies in its historical monuments, ancient temples, street shops, rich literature and old coffee houses. The land of rickshaws and trams, Kolkata boasts of some major tourist attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakhineshwar Temple, Nicco Park, Fort William, Science City and others. The most important festival of the city, Durga Puja held in October, draws a lot of tourists from across the world.

LanguageBengali is the official language of this place. Hindi and English are also spoken.

EventsDurga Puja (October) is the biggest festival of this place. Besides, Kali Puja (November), Saraswati Puja (February), Bengali New Year (April), Bhai Phota (November), Kolkata International Film Festival (November) and Kokata Book Fair (January) are other major events in the city.

Air:Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, located at a distance of 14 km, is the major airport of this city.

Rail:Howrah Station (4.2 km) and Sealdah Station (1.8 km) are the major railway stations, which connect Kolkata with the rest of the country.

Bus:Kolkata has an excellent network of state and private buses. Sampak Tours and Travels, Dolphin Bus Service, Reliance Tours and Travels, Royal cruiser, Greenline Travels are some of the top operators catering to this region. Ticketgoose.com’s online bus ticket booking facility is fast, safe and reliable.